Celtic Thunder’s Christmas 1915 beautifully evokes about one of the most moving, surreal and human moments of the 20th century. The song was written by Tommy Fleming and is based on the true story about the British, French and German soldiers during the First World War. More than quarter of a million Irish soldiers were… Continue reading Celtic Thunder’s haunting Christmas 1915 – so moving
When Cranberries star sang for the Pope at the Vatican
Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan had one of the most memorable concerts of her life when she performed for His Holiness Pope Francis. O’Riordan, who at the time was also working a mentor on the Voice of Ireland TV series, was one of the performers at the annual Vatican Christmas concert in 2013. It was Pope… Continue reading When Cranberries star sang for the Pope at the Vatican
Celtic Woman take the Parting Glass to a new level…spinetingling
Take Celtic Woman and add in one of Ireland’s greatest songs, the Parting Glass, and the result is spinetingling, musical magic. Lots of great acts have performed the Parting Glass, but this takes it to a new level. The song is a traditional Irish folk tune, with the singer saying their goodbyes to friends and… Continue reading Celtic Woman take the Parting Glass to a new level…spinetingling
Irish dancing – why it’s enjoying a new lease of life
Irish dancing is a major part of Ireland’s culture and and it shows no sign of fading as we head deep into the 21st century…thanks in no small part to modern technology.
Daniel O’Donnell is happy in life as he approaches his 60th birthday
Irish star Daniel O’Donnell has started to think about retirement as he is decreasing his workload ahead of his 60th birthday. The singer from Co Donegal hits the big 6-0 on 12 December 2021 and discussed with RTE Guide how he is feeling about his work and life as he approaches the milestone.
